White-winged Diuca-Finch
Idiopsar speculifer
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusIdiopsar (White-throated Sierra-Finches and Allies)
- SpeciesIdiopsar speculifer (White-winged Diuca-Finch)
About the White-winged Diuca-Finch
The glacier finch (Idiopsar speculifer), also known as the white-winged diuca finch and glacier bird, is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in Peru, Bolivia and far northern Chile and Argentina. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, where it favours wet boggy ground. It is one of the few birds that have been recorded as nesting in high altitude glaciers, hence its alternative name "the glacier bird". The nest is a bulky structure in the form of a cup, made of grass, twigs and feathers: it can weigh up to half a pound, and may be laid directly on the ice. Two eggs are laid in April or May; the young leave the nest in June or July.
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Recent sightings of White-winged Diuca-Finch in Lauca National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-winged Diuca-Finch in Lauca National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a White-winged Diuca-Finch sighting in Lauca National Park, based on 560 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-winged Diuca-Finch in Lauca National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for White-winged Diuca-Finch in Lauca National Park in our monthly data.